Business Professional

MLT Aikins LLP; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with bonus

Flexible benefits

Savings plans

Growth opportunities

Mentorship

Job summary

MLT Aikins is seeking an accounting professional to join our Edmonton office as Trust Clerk, responsible for processing daily trust transactions and supporting the finance team. The role requires understanding provincial Law Society rules, accuracy, and collaboration with lawyers, paralegals and staff, with opportunities for growth and mentoring.

Candidates should have an accounting certificate or diploma and at least two years of related experience; strong communication and confidentiality are

Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized accounting certificate or diploma program.
• Minimum two years of related experience.
• Ability to deal with highly confidential information in a professional manner.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Working knowledge of an accounting information system considered an asset.
• Experience in a professional services firm considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Processing trust receipts and related daily deposits (cheques, wire transfers and electronic fund transfers).
• Reviewing and processing disbursement of trust funds (cheques and wire transfers).
• Reviewing and paying invoices from trust funds.
• Obtaining required signatures and approvals for trust transactions.
• Processing trust investment transactions.
• Monitoring and balancing of daily trust reporting.
• Adhering to provincial Law Society rules and MLT Aikins internal policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

Accounting certificate or diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

MLT Aikins is a full-service law firm of more than 375 lawyers across the four western provinces. Named one of Canada’s best law firms by the Globe and Mail, MLT Aikins is the only law firm to have offices in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Muskeg Lake Cree Nation, Regina and Winnipeg. As one of the largest firms in Canada, we have the bench strength and geographic scope to meet the increasingly complex needs of clients.

Our Edmonton office is seeking an accounting professional to join our team. The Trust Clerk is responsible for processing daily trust transactions primarily supporting our Edmonton office.

This position will work together with other members of the finance team across our seven offices. The position also requires regular communication with financial institutions and internal customers (lawyers, paralegals and legal assistants) to ensure accuracy of trust transactions. The position requires gaining and maintaining an understanding of provincial Law Society rules in respect of trust monies and adhering to processes and controls to abide by those rules and other related internal controls to safeguard trust monies.

Responsibilities include:

• Processing trust receipts and related daily deposits (cheques, wire transfers and electronic fund transfers)
• Reviewing and processing disbursement of trust funds (cheques and wire transfers)
• Reviewing and paying invoices from trust funds
• Obtaining required signatures and approvals for trust transactions
• Processing trust investment transactions
• Monitoring and balancing of daily trust reporting
• Adhering to provincial Law Society rules and MLT Aikins internal policies

Qualifications include:

• Graduate of a recognized accounting certificate or diploma program (equivalencies will be considered)
• Minimum two years of related experience
• Ability to deal with highly confidential information in a professional manner
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Working knowledge of an accounting information system considered an asset
• Experience in a professional services firm considered an asset

We offer:

• A competitive salary including individual performance bonus
• Flexible benefit plans for dental, health and wellness benefits
• Access to group savings plans and investment options
• Growth and development opportunities
• Mentorship and support
• A positive and inclusive work environment

Our Diversity Statement

MLT Aikins is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building an inclusive and diverse work environment. Our principles of diversity, equity and inclusion create a space for everyone to collaborate, allowing us to deliver excellent and increasingly innovative legal service to our clients. We encourage individuals of a diverse group to apply to our job postings.